Topic: Lighting And Flash
Read and shape natural light and flash.
Blue Hour and Twilight Photography Techniques
Blue hour is the deep blue twilight just before sunrise and after sunset; this lesson shows timing, camera settings and how to…
Lighting And FlashBounce Flash: Soft Light From a Speedlight Explained
Bounce flash aims a speedlight at a ceiling or wall so the light reflects softly onto the subject; this lesson covers surfaces,…
Lighting And FlashDirection of Light: Front, Side, and Back Lighting
The direction of light decides where shadows fall, how much texture shows and how contrasty a scene looks; this lesson compares front,…
Lighting And FlashFlash Guide Number, Power, and Range Explained
The guide number measures flash power; this lesson explains the formula for distance and aperture, and how ISO, zoom and power settings…
Lighting And FlashGolden Hour Photography: Timing, Exposure, and Color
Golden hour photography uses the warm, low sun near sunrise and sunset; this lesson covers timing, exposure for backlit scenes and color…
Lighting And FlashHigh-Speed Sync Flash: Using Flash Above Sync Speed
High speed sync pulses flash light so you can use fast shutter speeds with flash; this lesson explains how it works, its…
Lighting And FlashOff-Camera Flash: Your First Setup for Beginners
Off-camera flash moves your light away from the lens for shape and depth; this lesson builds a simple first setup step by…
Lighting And FlashOpen Shade and Overcast Light for Flattering Portraits
Open shade is the soft, even daylight under a roof edge, tree or building wall; this lesson shows how to place a…
Lighting And FlashPhotography Reflectors and Diffusers: Cheap Light Shapers
How photography reflectors and diffusers work: types, surface colors, placement for portraits and products, and cheap DIY options for better light.
Lighting And FlashRear Curtain Sync and Dragging the Shutter Explained
Rear curtain sync fires the flash at the end of the exposure so motion trails follow the subject; this lesson covers settings,…
Lighting And FlashRim Light, Backlight, and Silhouettes Explained
How rim light, backlight and silhouettes work: where to place the light, how to meter, and how to avoid flare and muddy…
Lighting And FlashShooting in Harsh Midday Sun Without Ugly Results
Practical ways to handle hard overhead light, from open shade and reflectors to fill flash, scrims and creative contrast.
Lighting And FlashTTL vs Manual Flash: Which Mode Should You Use?
TTL vs manual flash is a choice between automatic and fixed flash power; this lesson explains how each works and when each…
Lighting And FlashWindow Light: Simple Natural Light Setups Explained
Window light is the easiest soft light source for portraits and still life; this lesson covers placement, exposure, reflectors and how window…
Lighting And FlashWireless Flash Triggers and Radio Systems Explained
Flash triggers send a signal to fire a flash off camera; this lesson explains optical and radio types, groups, TTL and how…